Genting Highlands fire and rescue station chief Saufi Zakaria said the 60-year-old victim was surveying the hillslopes to find a suitable spot to carry out piping works when he slipped and fell.
Saufi said the station was informed about the incident at 2.53pm. Eight firefighters and an officer were dispatched to the scene.
“The search team found the body of the victim at 3.30pm but it took more than an hour to lift up the body from the ravine using ropes and a stretcher,” he said.
The body was handed over to the police for further action.
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